WY Mule Deer Unit 36 — Badwater

WY 36 – Badwater: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Badwater spans 576,000 acres across a steep elevation gradient (4,600–9,000 ft), offering mixed terrain from sagebrush flats to alpine ridges. With 71% public land, the unit provides solid access for self-reliant hunters, though pre-season scouting using county road maps is essential—local land-ownership patterns are complex, and unmarked two-tracks may cross private ground. The unit straddles Fremont and Natrona counties; hunters should verify public-road access through those county websites before entering the field. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 35:100 buck:doe ratio—above average for mule deer. This indicates..